Stephenson Harwood set to open its doors in Saudi Arabia

Law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP is expanding its Middle East practice, launching in Saudi Arabia with a three-partner team. The firm will be opening offices in Riyadh and Al Khobar, under Partner Tammy Samuel (pictured), a commercial and regulatory transport and infrastructure expert who becomes the firm’s Head of Saudi Arabia.

“Stephenson Harwood has a long-standing presence in the Middle East, a region which is critically important for our clients and a key focus of our growth strategy,” said Eifion Morris, Stephenson Harwood CEO. “We want to carve out a distinct position by leveraging our strengths as a European, Middle Eastern, and Asian firm, and our offices in the Kingdom are another step in extending our geographic footprint. Off the back of strong financial growth, this strategic investment reflects our confidence in Saudi Arabia as a market full of potential and opportunity, which we are well placed to service.”

As part of this expansion, Corporate Partner Marcus Latta will be joining the firm in Riyadh from Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle. Marcus brings a wealth of experience advising clients in Saudi Arabia, having been based there since 2003. He will work alongside Khurram Ali – a Partner in the firm’s Marine, Trade and Offshore practice who advises clients from Al Khobar and will spearhead the Marine, Trade and Offshore practice in the Kingdom, and Tammy Samuel.

“With one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Saudi Arabia is attracting substantial interest and investment,” said Tammy Samuel. “Initially, we will support clients with transport, marine, energy and infrastructure, construction, litigation, private wealth and finance advice (both conventional and Islamic).”

The Middle East has long been an integral part of Stephenson Harwood’s global network. With decades of experience in the region, the firm’s lawyers regularly advise on high-profile, cross-border transactions and cases that demand both deep local insight and international expertise. This has resulted in significant growth in the firm’s practice there, where it has more than doubled revenue and partner headcount in the last five years.